Triples with object The Danish Socialist People’s Party is of the opinion that the setting of VAT rates falls exclusively within the competence of the Member States. We support Mr Casa’s report, as it contains many good initiatives in relation to increasing efficiency and reducing bureaucracy and proposals for how we can harmonise our VAT systems in a beneficial way. However, the Danish Socialist People’s Party cannot support proposals that lead towards divesting the Member States of their competence in respect of VAT rates.